Read: As you read, pay special attention to repeating characters from page to page. For example, where is monkey? How does monkey’s journey differ from the family’s journey? How about other people on the plane?

Talk: About other things that fly.

Sing: Sing, listen to, or watch “The Airplane Song” by Laurie Berkner and do the actions.

Write: Write a plane ticket, make a passport.

Play: Line up chairs to pretend you’re on an airplane! Discuss airplane safety.

Math or Science: With a grown-up make and play with a paper airplane. Experiment with different shapes, sizes and weights. How can you get your plane to go further or faster?